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2014 mazda cx-5 Reviews and News

2014 Mazda CX-5

By
Michael Jordan
- 12/11/2013

New For 2014

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 receives a 2.5-liter engine for the Touring and Grand Touring versions, while active braking for obstructions in low-speed driving is available in the highest trim grades.

Vehicle Summary

It's difficult to make a compact sport-utility a sexy proposition, yet the Mazda CX-5 just might change your mind about the affordable, practical-size vehicles that have become a fixture on every street in America.

From the moment of its introduction as a 2012 model, the Mazda 5 CX-5 has met a superior standard for its utility, yet it's even more notable for the way its carlike package has been invested with the attributes long associated with Mazda sedans, notably handling agility, responsive acceleration, and even style.

Overview

A utility vehicle is best judged by its everyday practicality, which is why its silhouette recalls the shopping cart down at the big-box store. A vehicle like this is about the things it carries, not the way it looks. When you compare one against another, you consider the field of view from the driver's seat, the ease of ingress and egress from all four portals, the ability of the interior seats to flip, fold and slide according to your Saturday morning adventure, and a certain ease of driving combined with practical habits at the gas pump. The 2014 Mazda CX-5 gets high marks in all of the above and is fun to drive, as well.

Beneath the 2014 Mazda CX-5, you'll find the same architecture that has brought a new spirit of refinement to the Mazda 3 sedan. The 2014 Mazda CX-5 is available as a front-wheel-drive package (practical, fuel-efficient and affordable) or an all-wheel-drive vehicle, (all-weather, all-terrain mobility with a little less mpg and a little more cost).

There are three trim grades. Sport offers 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque, and the front-wheel-drive version delivers 26/35 mpg city/highway with a six-speed manual transmission or 26/32 mpg with the six-speed automatic. The all-wheel-drive Sport comes only with the six-speed automatic and gets 25/31 mpg. The Touring and Grand Touring trim levels come only with the upgraded 2.5-liter four-cylinder, and the front-wheel-drive versions get 25/32 mpg while the all-wheel-drive models get 25/30 mpg.

Within the cabin, you'll see that Mazda hasn't skimped on the details, as the fine driving position, supportive seats, and attractive style set apart the CX-5 from its competition. Just as important, the Mazda CX-5 drives like a car, not a minivan.

You'll like:

Handling agility

Rear-seat functionality

Convenience and safety features

You won't like:

Road noise

Nav system is best for directions, not maps

Key Competitors

Ford Escape

Honda CR-V

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Toyota RAV4

Top Five New Cars For College

By
Jake Holmes
- 09/01/2014

With tuition costs ballooning at universities nationwide, it's no surprise fewer students want to drive themselves to college. Why pay to fuel, park, and insure a car when you can walk, bike, or take the bus around campus? Well, having a car means you can take impromptu weekend road trips, hit up the grocery store whenever necessary, take a date to more far-flung locates, or go tailgating before the big game.

Mazda's CX-5 has charmed us with its lively chassis, tidy size, and excellent fuel economy. The latter, however, comes at a cost, one that becomes immediately apparent the first time you point the CX-5 up a long grade. Although adequate around town, the 155-hp 2.0-liter is underpowered on uphill climbs, and the six-speed automatic transmission allows forward momentum to drain away before it finally downshifts and struggles to regain speed.

If you're in the market for a Ford Escape with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost turbo engine, promise me you'll at least glance at this crossover first. Why? The CX-5's new 2.5-liter Skyactiv I-4 engine has, in my eyes, eroded the Escape's only remaining advantage: speed.

What cocktails go best with all this car chatter? Automobilemag.com is here to help with weekly recipes. Remember, this is for talking about cars, not driving — always designate a driver. With the arrival of warmer weather in most of the country, we're celebrating the spring-like weather with associate web editor Donny Nordlicht's favorite drink: the sky-blue-colored Aviation. Combine two ounces of gin with half an ounce each of lemon juice and maraschino liqueur and a quarter ounce of crème de violette in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well, strain into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a cherry.

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